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Section 79 JJ Act — Exploitation of a child employee

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. · Official PDF page 38

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79. Exploitation of a child employee .—Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, whoever ostensibly e ngages a child and keeps him in bondage for the purpose of employment or withholds his earnings or uses such earning for his own purposes shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to f ine of one lakh rupees.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the term “employment” shall also include selling goods and services, and entertainment in public places for economic gain.

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